the gluten-free adventures of a compulsive feeder
Chunky, savoury, tangy, creamy, delicious! I’ve seen spreads or dips similar to this being labeled as vegan ‘tuna’ – while it obviously doesn’t taste anywhere near fishy, it does give you an idea of how you can use it, like a classic tuna/mayo combo. Finely chopped gherkins give that satisfying sour burst, balanced by crunchy celery & creamy tahini.
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Bursts of berry & a subtle zing of lemon gives this densely delicious cake a lovely flavour, while fresh grated apple gives moisture & natural sweetness.
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Risotto is such divine, hearty comfort food. I enjoy the traditional ritual of spooning hot liquid into the rice mixture, but when I don’t have time to stand around stirring, I love this easy oven baked method. If you don’t have or like fennel, swap it for another seasonal herb. Lemon is a real flavour star here & will go well with everything….
I could’ve called these Awesomely Versatile Lentils, because that’s just what they are – awesome, versatile, hearty AND lemony. There’s something wonderfully grounding & robust about lentils, and having a batch ready to go in the fridge gives you an instant flavoursome protein hit to add to all sorts of meals. Stir the lentils through brown rice or quinoa, mix them with salad greens and chunky raw veges, put them in a toasted sandwich, or – and this is pretty spectacular – whip up a breakfast of champions: lentils on toast with a poached egg on top, bullseye!…